Hamsterley Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hamsterley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 52.06 N,2 12.526 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.867667
- Longitude: 2.208767
|
| Wreck Depth |
9.03 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HAMSTERLEY |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
85.3 m |
| Width |
12.5 m |
| Draught |
6.1 |
| Sonar Length |
16 |
| Sonar Width |
9.3 |
| Shadow Height |
2.6 |
| Orientation |
162 |
| Tonnage |
2160 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 3, 1939
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
008.6,014.0,000.8,199 |
| Original Detection Year |
1939 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 22, 2020 |
Surveying Details
H0243/39 9.12.39 UNCONFIRMED REP FROM PORT FISHERY OFFICER, LOWESTOFT OF WK 016DEGS, 8MILES FROM SMITHS KNOLL BUOY. (C-IN-C NORE MESSAGE 8.12.39). NCA. H0243/39 21.12.39 FO IN C YARMOUTH MESSAGE. - PFNM 2874/39. H0243/39 14.4.40 REPD STRANDED 1.5MILES NW BY W OF WEST SMITHS KNOLL BUOY. (TH 1939). NCA. H0243/39 31.1.40 PART OF HULL VISIBLE ABOVE HW POSN 525230N, 021300E. - NM 263P/40. H0259/40 14.5.40 REPD AS ST. (ADMIRALTY). INS ST. - NM 1179/40. H0243/39 28.8.42 NOTHING VISIBLE ABOVE HW IN 525236N, 021242E. (FOIC YARMOUTH 26.8.42). H0259/40 12.9.42 AMEND DW. - NM 1972/42 H3730/69 29.5.69 EXAM'D IN 525204N, 021248E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST. E/S DEPTH 33FT IN GEN DEPTH 25FT. SCOUR TO 45FT. LIES IN A DEEP NARROW SCOUR RUNNING E/W. NOT PROMINENT IN SCOUR, PROBABLY DEEPER THAN SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 111/68). AMEND TO WK 5FMS 3FT. BR STD. 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 525227N, 021238E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERIES CHART 1954 [RECD 7.11.72]. NCA. HH090/616/01 22.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 06.01.19; IN 5252.060N, 0212.526E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.03MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS, LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS, HEIGHT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 162/342 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 8.6MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 199 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). ONLY TWO SMALL PARTS OF THIS WRECK LEFT. THE LARGER SECTION APPEARS TO BE PART OF THE HULL - POSSIBLE THE BOW SECTION. INSERT DW 9MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1925 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARTLEY STEAMSHIP CO. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 228 NHP. PASSAGE LONDON FOR HARTLEPOOL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH 'ACCRINGTON'. (DODS).
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52 52.06 N,2 12.526 E
Hamsterley on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the HAMSTERLEY wreck located?
The HAMSTERLEY wreck is located at coordinates 52 52.06 N,2 12.526 E.
How deep is the HAMSTERLEY and where exactly is it located?
The HAMSTERLEY lies at a depth of about 9.03 meters and is located at coordinates 52 52.06 N,2 12.526 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HAMSTERLEY?
The seabed around the HAMSTERLEY lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the HAMSTERLEY sink?
The HAMSTERLEY sank on Dec 3, 1939.
When was the wreck of the HAMSTERLEY discovered?
The wreck of the HAMSTERLEY was discovered in 1939.
What country did the HAMSTERLEY belong to?
The HAMSTERLEY belonged to GB.
What cargo was the HAMSTERLEY carrying?
The HAMSTERLEY was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the HAMSTERLEY?
The HAMSTERLEY had a tonnage of 2160 tons.
What type of wreck is the HAMSTERLEY?
The HAMSTERLEY is classified as a steam ship.